Finance Operations Analyst — Fast‑Growth AI Startup

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Learning budget

Company lunches

Social events

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Encord is seeking a Finance Associate to own the operational core of our finance function, handling supplier payments, customer invoicing, and month-end reconciliations. You will partner with the wider finance team and cross-functional colleagues to build scalable, efficient processes in a fast-growing AI startup.

This role suits someone early in their finance career who values ownership and continuous improvement, with room to influence how we govern financial operations as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role (tech or startup experience is a plus, but not required).
• Solid foundational knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, VAT returns and accounts receivable.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Oversee client invoicing and manage billing workflows.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate on ad-hoc finance and operational projects as they arise.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Encord is seeking a Finance Associate to own the operational core of our finance function, handling supplier payments, customer invoicing, and month-end reconciliations. You will partner with the wider finance team and cross-functional colleagues to build scalable, efficient processes in a fast-growing AI startup.

This role suits someone early in their finance career who values ownership and continuous improvement, with room to influence how we govern financial operations as the company scales.